Celebs cheat the system

It’s common knowledge that celebrities are some of the richest people in America. If this is true, why do they feel the need to borrow pieces of clothing from designers that, in all actuality, cost so little to them?

Nicole Kidman knocked to the ground by paparazzi on a bicycle. Under left shoe the tag is visible. Photo by Associated Press.

She was knocked to the ground only to reveal the tag on the bottom of her shoes. It gets you wondering, if someone as well off as Nicole Kidman is returning designer clothes, who else is?

Yes, it is typical for celebrities to borrow designer gowns for red carpet events. This is a common form of advertisement. But what happens if these dresses get damaged or lost? Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry are just some of the ladies infamously know for this.

What about other pieces of clothing? The pieces worn to events that aren’t as popular as the Grammy’s or Oscar’s. Such as Nicole Kidman shoes? It sets the example that doing such things is okay.

The question is, if celebrities are doing it, is it socially acceptable? Does this mean that we as “commoners” in the kingdom of fame can take part in the same actions?

Those who do participate in borrowing from stores rather than buying are probably dubbed as some of the most stylish of their peers. But what happens when your friend wants to borrow that cute new top? You either have to own up to your lies or just create even bigger ones. Unless of course you dangerously take your chances only to have it returned to you damaged or stained. Then there is no way you’re getting the $50 back you spent last week.

Most stores are catching on to this and now only giving store credit to items that have been returned. If that’s the case then you are out of luck.

Instead of picking up this habit learn to save your money, as hard as it may be. It will be much more rewarding to save up enough to purchase the little black dress you spotted at the outlets last week. The clothing will be yours to keep and if they’re staple items you’ll find a way to make 20 different outfits with it, no matter what season it is. You’ll still get the fashionista kudos from friends and you won’t have the dangerous odds of never getting your money back.

Take a look below at dresses lent by other designers who took their chances on some of these irresponsible celebrities.